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Malaysia suspends Flying Doctor flights after Sarawak helicopter crash kills five：Malaysia Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad announced on September 10, 2026 the suspension of Flying Doctor Service flights in Sarawak for a safety review after a helicopter crash killed five people two days earlier near Long Lellang airstrip on Borneo. Malaysia suspends Flying Doctor

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UNI Air to Charge NT$200 Fee for Unaccompanied Minors on Domestic Routes from Nov 1：UNI Air announced that starting November 1, 2026, it will implement an unaccompanied minor service fee scheme for domestic routes, charging NT$200 per passenger per flight segment. The service is mandatory for children aged 5 to under 12 traveling without an accompanying adult. Passengers aged 12 to under 18 may also apply for the service upon request. UNI Air to Charge NT 200 Fee for

2,977 Drones Recreate Twin Towers Over New York Harbor for 9/11 25th Anniversary：On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, a public commemorative drone light display titled '2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor' was presented over New York Harbor on the evening of September 10, 2026. The public art installation utilized 2,977 illuminated drones, with each drone representing one individual killed during the 2001 terrorist attacks. According to AeroTime, the event was organized as a free public gathering centered on reflection and unity. 2,977 Drones Recreate Twin Towers

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Vietravel Airlines Orders 50 Airbus Aircraft as Vietnam Airlines Signs MOU for Five A350s：Vietravel Airlines signed an agreement to purchase 50 Airbus aircraft on September 10, 2026, during a bilateral summit in Paris. The commitment includes 20 A220s and 30 Airbus A321 (ICAO type code A321) aircraft. The carrier stated that it expects the A321 portion of the deal to comprise both A321neo and A321XLR variants, with initial deliveries scheduled to begin in 2029. Vietravel Airlines Orders 50 Airbus

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Shenzhen Airlines to Launch Four-Weekly Shenzhen-Sydney Service in December：Shenzhen Airlines is set to launch a new four-times-weekly service connecting Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in China and Sydney Airport (SYD) in Australia starting December 14, 2026. The route will further strengthen air links between Australia and China, marking Shenzhen Airlines' entry as Sydney Airport's newest carrier. Shenzhen Airlines to Launch

Event photo · Sydney Airport

TARMAC Aerosave to tear down over 10 A320neo and 737 MAX jets for AerFin：Aircraft dismantling specialist TARMAC Aerosave announced on September 11, 2026, that over 10 Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX family aircraft have been earmarked for teardown before the end of the year under an agreement with AerFin. TARMAC Aerosave to tear down over 10

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Canada Establishes Defence Drone Marketplace and Selects Initial Systems：Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in Calgary on September 10, 2026, alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, that Canada has established a new national defense drone procurement portal named the Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace (DDIM). The supply arrangement serves as the primary procurement vehicle for the Defence Drone Initiative launched on July 23, 2026, aiming to acquire uncrewed systems for the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard. Canada Establishes Defence Drone

Algeria closes airspace to UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft：Algeria has closed its airspace to all civilian and military aircraft registered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) starting midnight on September 11, 2026. The move follows the Algerian government's decision on September 10, 2026, to sever diplomatic relations with the UAE. Algeria closes airspace to

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